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jmw
 


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Dummy OBD port - anyone tried one of these?

I’ve already unclipped and tucked my OBD port up away behind the trim, but I was thinking about fitting one of these to fill the hole that’s been left.

eBay Item No. 323717466051

Before I order one, I’d be interested to hear if anyone has tried one? Thanks
  
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I assume that means you have to uplug it every time you want to use your code reader?
  
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or ...

get one of these https://disco4.com/shop/obd2-socket-housing-p67.html

swap it with the black one fitted to the car, tuck lead away, then refit black one in normal position. add a few wires if you want.
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kirkyworld wrote:
I assume that means you have to uplug it every time you want to use your code reader?


Yes, I assume so
  
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Hardware wrote:
or ...

get one of these https://disco4.com/shop/obd2-socket-housing-p67.html

swap it with the black one fitted to the car, tuck lead away, then refit black one in normal position. add a few wires if you want.


Good idea and certainly a cheaper option, but I wouldn’t want to play around with the wiring on the original port. The dummy one also says it ‘seems to be live but doesn't transfer any information therefore thief loses ability to start the car via OBD port’. It’d also be easy to remove and reinstate the original when required.
  
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Hardware wrote:
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get one of these https://disco4.com/shop/obd2-socket-housing-p67.html

swap it with the black one fitted to the car, tuck lead away, then refit black one in normal position. add a few wires if you want.


does it just click into place?
easy enough to spray black...
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Disco3Ben wrote:
Hardware wrote:
or ...

get one of these https://disco4.com/shop/obd2-socket-housing-p67.html

swap it with the black one fitted to the car, tuck lead away, then refit black one in normal position. add a few wires if you want.


does it just click into place?
easy enough to spray black...


Guess it might, but the dummy one claims to give the impression it’s a live port....just thought it might deter a thief looking further. See...

http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI...spheader=1
  
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Is this a risk on the D3 aswell?
  
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Hardware wrote:
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get one of these https://disco4.com/shop/obd2-socket-housing-p67.html

swap it with the black one fitted to the car, tuck lead away, then refit black one in normal position. add a few wires if you want.


Actually I can get these in black now 8)

I can also supply a "dummy" kit like the eBay one (which is just the 2 power and ground wires run through as you can see from the "plug" end, and some unconnected terminals in the socket end).
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Great, I’m interested in a dummy kit. How do I order one from you Martin?
  
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Likewise interested in a dummy kit Martin, post some details about ordering please.
  
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+1 interested Martin.

Is yours pre-wired like the eBay one?

Only asking as I would hate to make a mistake if having to wire it myself.
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pity there isn't a 240v supply in the car we could wire to some of the pins.
  
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Could do it though an inverter, and wreck any device they plug in to it.

Just remember to tell your chosen service garage or they might get a tad angry!
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